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1/250 sec at f/8.0 ISO 1000 64mm

I spent a couple nights camping near the Kalaloch area of Olympic National Park a few weeks ago with my daughter and her husband. It wasn’t a dedicated photo taking trip, so I didn’t bring a tripod or spend a lot of time composing and shooting. And we only had 5 minutes of rain… amazing!

The rock formations along this beach were notable, with some much like those seen at Shi Shi beach to the north. The tilted sedimentary layers have eroded into parallel rows, sculpted by water over time, and become the dominant visual element in this composition.

I was able to time our visit for low tide at sunrise. While this image may not have a lot of immediate impact, I think it rewards the viewer with the same sense we had of exploring what is revealed at low tide. The textures are integral and important with each successive row of rocks slightly different creating a pattern and rhythm. I wanted an image that reveals the quiet discoveries we made as the tide and morning recede and ebb away. I’m most interested to know if any of that comes across.